Tax breaks on equipment

When buying new equipment, you might find the most water efficient options slightly more expensive. But water fittings in commercial buildings tend to be used very frequently, so payback times can be relatively short.

If you invest in technology or products that encourage sustainable water use, you may be able to claim 100% of the cost in the first year. The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme allows for this expenditure to be written off against taxable profits from the period in which the investment or purchase was made.